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#BFD9C6 color code is #BFD9C6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bfd9c6.

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#BFD9C6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BFD9C6 is 0.6478. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.50:1 against white and 13.96:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BFD9C6 on white1.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BFD9C6 on black13.96:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BFD9C61.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BFD9C613.96:1AAA

#BFD9C6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BFD9C6?+
The hex code for #BFD9C6 is #BFD9C6. In RGB it's rgb(191, 217, 198), and in HSL it's hsl(136, 25%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #BFD9C6?+
#BFD9C6 in RGB is (191, 217, 198). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 217, 198).
What is the CMYK value of #BFD9C6?+
#BFD9C6 converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 9%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BFD9C6.
Is #bfd9c6 a warm or cool color?+
#BFD9C6 (#BFD9C6) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 136° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bfd9c6 belong to?+
#BFD9C6 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 136°, 25%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #bfd9c6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BFD9C6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.5:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bfd9c6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BFD9C6 (#BFD9C6) is 559 C Pantone 559 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BFD9C6 in design

Practical guidance for using #bfd9c6 (#BFD9C6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BFD9C6 (#BFD9C6) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BFD9C6 (#BFD9C6) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BFD9C6 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#BFD9C6 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.